I bought my first Oreck when the Q first started selling the brand. It stopped picking up within a couple of months, so I received a replacement. That went down the same route and, currently, is not even usable, as it won't pick up. Meanwhile, I recommended it to mum who says she likes it. But I have used her Oreck and, after vacuuming, have to go over the floor with a dustpan and brush. I think it was Chuntley, who said she likes Dyson and, in this unique instance, I have to agree with her. I certainly wouldn't have another Oreck. In fact, I bought the Monster 2 - in - 1 to use in my bedroom, and this is more effective than the Oreck was when it was working.